Good times!

One of the new years resolutions we have is to attempt to connect more with family and friends. We have already tried to invite more people on trips and call old friends. We know it is hard with people busy, but its a goal. So if anyone wants to do something, don't be shy, look us up! Here are some pictures of good times!

Busy with Basketball

We are right in the middle of our busy basketball season. Trey plays school basketball which is during November and December. They play teams similar size to Echo. They won all of the games they played during the regular season and almost all of them were not close. After a couple of weeks off, they start AAU. During AAU they play bigger schools and they travel more. We are at tourneys most everyweekend. Its a lot of time spent on the road, but we will probably miss it when its over. This past weekend it started with a tourney in Pendleton. They went 2-2 but made the winners bracket. They beat Clarkston and Hermiston, but lost to Pendleton and EKU (all star team) Pretty good for our small town kids.

More Phoenix

One day we went to visit Arizona St. University campus. It is a huge campus and has many shops and restaurants. We, of course, visited the sports facilities. We ate lunch, did some shopping, and Jodi, Trey and Brian hiked up to the "A" above campus.

Fiesta Bowl

We are back from Phoenix:( Our activities included a Suns game, a day spent shopping at a mall or two, the Fiesta Bowl of course, and on the day we flew out a movie. In addition to that, we spent some time hiking. One day, we spent the day with Rob's friend from HS, Dave and his family. They live in Phoenix. The boys played Pinocle and the girls went for a hike. We also had dinner and snacks and upon night fall moved out to the patio for cards and visiting. It was great fun. Wayne, Brian and Ron went with us. We hope they had fun. It was great to spend time with friends and family in a wonderful area. The friends and family were great. We need to travel more with them, if they are willing. And of course, Boise won! We will be back!

Christmas!

More holiday blogging. Everything is closed, so we blog as a family and for family. We began the day with Christmas gifts. A few pictures! After gifts, we had the traditional breakfast of eggs, hash browns, sausage and bacon. To spice things up this year, we used english muffins instead of toast! Risky huh? After gifts, we cleaned up breakfast, did a quick look at tv options and quickly went to the movies. Up in the Air, George Clooney! Two thumbs up. Now, we relax, most likely another movie later! Merry Christmas to all!

Christmas Eve!

I know both our regular readers are very interested in our Christmas, so we blog here on Christmas Eve. Our evening begin with a family walk! We went for about an hour around the neighborhood! After our walk, we went looking to take our own advice and rent The Hangover, or our second choice Role Models, but after three places sold out, we gave up. Then, we settled in for our traditional eve activities. We set out our family feast of little smokies, a meat/cheese tray with crackers, chips, salsa, cheese, and cream puffs. Yet, before we ate, we did our gift game, with two gifts each. Jodi got a bra and a candle, (quite a combo) Trey got some Jordan sandles and I pod gift card, and Rob got a new 3 wood, as well as two hats. With no movie, we now lumber over to the coach and decide on VH1 100 best songs of the 90's! (Jewell is prettier now, and how can Man in the Box be behind Markie Mark!!!) Can't wait for more! We will try to keep you both updated on Christmas! Stay tuned.

Look away, it hideous!

Here are some pictures of Rob's shingles. Its hard to capture the grossness of them in pictures, but I am sure Rob appreciates me posting these pictures. He is starting to feel better. The drugs have kicked in!